Wildlife Trafficking

Wildlife trafficking: 440 protected animals and 15 kg ivory seized

Intelligence-led operations across several states resulted in the seizure of over 440 protected animals, around 15 kg of ivory and elephant ivory articles, and the arrest of 33 people

Jumbo Jeopardy: 270 elephants lost to electrocution, poaching in 3 years

Even as the government has increased the focus on conservation of wildlife, instances of human-animal conflict have resulted in loss of life of both humans and animals over the years

Belinda Wright on state of India's wild spaces and the impact of lockdown

Wright says conservationists have failed to convince more and more individuals about the critical state of our animals and wild spaces today

Wildlife poaching in India more than doubles during lockdown: Report

The study indicates that despite consistent efforts by law enforcement agencies, wild animal populations in India are under additional threat during the lockdown period.

Wildlife trafficking is world's 4th largest illegal trade, stands at $20 bn

India holds over 70 per cent of the world's free ranging tiger population